Starch is better for storage than glucose because it is insoluble, preventing cells from swelling up by osmosis.
El almidón es mejor para el almacenamiento que la glucosa porque es insoluble, evitando que las células absorban demasiada agua e hinchen.
| Front | Why is starch better for storage than glucose? |
|---|---|
| Back | Starch is insoluble which makes it much better for storing than glucose - a cell with lots of glucose in would draw in loads of water and swell up. |
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